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July 28, 2014
Mali: When Bassekou Kouyate Met Taj Mahal
The coming together of African American blues titan Taj Mahal and legendary Malian ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate in London resulted in sheer jubilance. Read more »
May 08, 2014
Mali: Review - Toumani & Sidiki
Mali's greatest living kora players come together in a father-son partnership. Read more »
March 25, 2014
Mali: Tuareg Fractures Widen As Talks Continue to Stall
Divisions within northern Mali's various Tuareg groups have slowed down negotiations with the government and reawakened old regional rivalries. Read more »
November 04, 2013
Mali: Are the Blue Helmets Going Green?
After the Haiti cholera scandal, the UN Mali mission has become the first tasked with assessing its own environmental impacts. However early indications don't look promising. Read more »
November 01, 2013
Mali: Music, Culture & Conflict in Mali
Music is Mali's most famous cultural asset and has shaped the country's history for centuries. A new book by Andy Morgan recounts how it has suffered under Islamist occupation. Read more »
September 26, 2013
Mali: The Appeal of the Shadows and the Destruction of Democracy
Ibrahim Boubakar Keïta must learn not to make the mistakes of his predecessors if Mali is to make meaningful progress. Read more »
September 25, 2013
Mali: The Malian Griot in the Modern Era
Interview with Malian musician, Bassekou Kouyate, at The Sugar Club, Dublin. Read more »
September 02, 2013
Mali: Mon Pays, Vieux Farka Touré
Vieux Farka Touré returns to his Malian roots in this moving statement on his home country. Read more »
August 02, 2013
Mali: Portrait of a Would-Be President
A central figure in Bamako's corridors of power for several years, Mali's presidential frontrunner is the epitome of political flexibility. Read more »
July 26, 2013
Mali: 'We Malians Are All Over the World, Not Just in Bamako'
Undeterred by the pouring rain, Guangzhou's 648 registered Malians insist on making their votes count. Read more »
July 23, 2013
Mali: Will Mali's Elections Satisfy the Citizenry or Destabilise the Country?
From ongoing uncertainty in the north to logistical problems to simmering ethnic tensions, Mali's 28 July elections will face a range of challenges. Read more »
June 13, 2013
Chad: Power Abroad, Trouble At Home
Since the Malian intervention, Chad has been flexing its muscles like a major regional player, but its gung-ho approach may undermine its ambitions. Read more »
May 28, 2013
Mali: Premature Elections Threaten Stability and Future Legitimacy
There are good reasons for holding elections in Mali as soon as possible. There are many better reasons for postponing them until the end of the year. Read more »
March 21, 2013
Mali: Corruption Pieces in the Mali Puzzle
The turmoil in Mali has been going on for just over a year with increasing international presence on the horizon. Read more »
March 18, 2013
Mali: Old Wine in New Bottles? Justifying France's Military Intervention
The discourse surrounding France's interventions in Africa has changed, but have the underlying motivations? Read more »
February 27, 2013
Mali: Post-Conflict Mali - Reprisal or Reconciliation?
Mali has a history of Tuareg rebellions followed by fragile peace and return to violence. Dialogue and long-term planning are needed now to avoid repeating this cycle of conflict. Read more »
February 15, 2013
Mali: Why the Hardest Part Is Yet to Come
Retaking the north was the easy part. Now Mali faces guerrilla attacks, reportedly increasing cooperation between rebel groups, 'the Tuareg problem', and a divided government. Read more »
February 08, 2013
Mali: Nation's Model Democracy Myth
The international community seems intent on "restoring democracy" to Mali. But it was the pre-coup status quo that led to collapse in the first place. Read more »
February 01, 2013
Mali: Q & A - What's the Deal With Mali?
Think Africa Press' editor answers your questions on the situation in northern Mali. Read more »
January 31, 2013
Africa: African Union Acts on Mali, But Sees Delays on DR Congo, Sudans
The AU did well to raise pledges for $450 million to support action in Mali, but little headway was made regarding problems in the DRC and between the Sudans. Read more »
January 30, 2013
Mali: War and Hunger in Mali
As conflict continues in Mali, the international community will need to support aid agencies to prevent a worsening of the humanitarian situation. Read more »
January 21, 2013
Mali: Ngoni Maestro Discusses Malian Music
The ngoni maestro discusses Malian music amidst the conflict in the north, and his new album, Jama Ko. Read more »
December 13, 2012
Mali: Second Coup Shows Military Still Holds Sway
While international condemnation has poured in, many in Bamako have responded to the forced resignation of Mali's PM with apathy and impatience. Read more »
December 07, 2012
Mali: Ethnic Politics Drive Events in North
Ethnic politics continue to be significant in events in northern Mali, with militant groups appealing to ethnic fears to gain support. Read more »
Mali: Kidnap Risks Rise
Prolonged control of areas of northern Mali and a shortage of kidnap targets in the north has led MUJWA to expand its operations to new areas. Read more »
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